HOLYPORT F C NEWS

Port Awards Night - 19th May

Holyport FC brought to a close a record breaking season on Saturday night, 16th May, at the annual awards evening. The night was well attended by over 100 players, supporters and family. This season saw the First team finish in a best ever finishing place of 5th and the Reserves equalled their best finish in the League 3rd, whilst retaining the Norfolkian Cup.

The awards went to:-

1st Team Managers Player – Sam Jones

Reserve Team Managers Player – Lee Barney

First Team Player's Player – Sam Jones

Reserve Team Player's Player – Carl Nichols

First Team Supporters Player – Arron Lennon

Reserve Team Supporters Player – Lee Barney

First Team Golden Boot – Arron Lennon

Reserve Team Golden Boot – Lee Barney

All at Port would like to thank everyone who has helped this season. We will see you back on Tues 30th June to begin breaking more records.

Maidenhead Norfolkians' Cup Final - 5th March

The Stripes bar was supped dry as a bumper crowd of 340 fans turned out at York Road to see Holyport Reserves retain the Norfolkians’ Cup on Friday night.

Although Port retained the antique, prestigious cup which dates back to the 1870’s it was a close run, nail biting encounter, which was only settled at the death on penalties.

Andy Sinclair and Noel Steadman’s youngsters (plus one old un!) started in fine form, with Emlyn Hill going close in the first minute, before Lee Barney opened the scoring on 8 minutes. Burnham had to do something fast to stop an early onslaught and responded just 3 minutes later when Dan Quarterman equalised after Port failed to clear their lines. The goal totally changed the course of the game and United now took control causing all sorts of problems to an unsettled Holyport defence. It was hardly surprising when the impressive Jason Marney, fired an unstoppable shot past Aaron O’Brien to give them the lead on 25 minutes which was to remain until the 87th minute, when substitute Lewis Driver equalised to relief of the Holyport supporters.

30 minutes of extra time could not separate the two sides as the match went down to the dreaded penalties. Coleman, Barney and Rapley all gave the Burnham keeper, Darrel Jones, no chance to make a name for himself, but O’Brien did just that pulling off two superb saves, and when ex Holyport player Sam Batchelor’s attempt hit the bar the Cup came back to Summerleaze Village.

47 year old Captain, Nigel Wright lifted the trophy, his first Cup Final win in over 20 various final attempts.

The match was a credit to both sides and the tradition of this long standing competition in which either side could have lifted the trophy.

Port Auction - 25th February

Holyport FC will be having a auction of sporting memorabilia at their annual dinner tomorrow (Thursday 26th) night. The main items are:-

Framed 24x20 print of Pele embracing Muhammed Ali – signed by the Brazilian superstar himself.

A personally signed England 1990 shirt by the legend Sir Booby Robson.

A signed and framed Tommy Docherty dream Manchester United 11.

A signed and framed Geoff Hurst print, scoring in the 1966 final.

A signed and framed Ronaldo (world player of the year) presentation. Even harder to come by now Manchester United have banned players from signing autographs!

Signed Shoaib Akhtar Surrey CC shirt

Squad Signed QPR ball

If anyone would like to bid please email richardtyrell@yahoo.co.uk or call 07515 789415

Holyport Sportmans' Dinner - 28th November

Following the success of last years Sportsman’s Dinner, Holyport Football Club are pleased to announce that another Dinner is planned. Bookings are currently being taken for the Sportsmans' Dinner evening taking place at Maidenhead Golf Club on 26th February 2009.

Doors open at 7.30pm on the night and the evening includes ex-Manchester United Legends Wilf McGuinness and Norman Whiteside looking back at their careers and entertaining guests with tales from the dressing room

Sharing the company of Wilf McGuinness and Norman Whiteside guests will receive a superb three course meal with wine. The evening will also have a raffle and auction of sporting memorabilia to follow on the night.

Tickets are limited but remain on sale at just £50 per person or £450 for a table of ten.

To book your tickets for what promises to be an exceptional night, please contact Richard Tyrell on 07515 789415 or email richardtyrell@yahoo.co.uk - Or download a booking form by clicking on this text

Field Of Dreams For FA Vase Debut - 17th September

Many years hard work has seen FTL Futbol Hellenic One East Club Holyport realise their dream of playing in the Carlsberg FA Vase. This weekend, Saturday 20th September the ‘Port’ entertain Combined Counties League side Sandhurst Town at Summerleaze Village, the match kicks off at 3-00pm.

This is something of a fairytale for a team who played on a local park pitch just five years ago and are now using a ground that that has seen continual development all down to the hard work and dedication of a group of individuals who truly love football and this is epitomised by one of the youngest members of the group, Reserve team captain Richard Tyrell. As recently as last Saturday, 6th September, Richard arrived at the ground at 7-30am in the morning helping a group of six to lay hard more standing ready for spectators for the big match. Then watched the home game against Newbury, which was followed by a quick shower and taking the lead role in organising a fund raising ‘Race Night’ that eventually finished at midnight. Richard even took home a few of the evening’s helpers who had indulged in a few ‘sherbets’ whilst Richard stayed alcohol free.

Holyport as a club can’t wait for the big day and come what may they will enjoy their day and hope they can be one of the second Qualifying Round giant killers

Holyport FC Signings – 28th July 

FTL Futbol Hellenic One East side Holyport have made three, major new signings as they continue to strengthen their squad for the coming season. 

Alex Cairns and Ben Chadbone have joined from last seasons One East Champions Chalfont Wasps and Lee Jerrum, released by Brentford, have all put pen to paper for the delighted Port manager Jason Andrews.